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Postal Service Mail Sorters in the United States take home an average $14.98 per hour. While some workers in this profession — just under a third — do not have any health coverage, a strong majority do receive medical benefits and the greater part have dental insurance. Most Postal Service Mail Sorters report high levels of job satisfaction. Men working as Postal Service Mail Sorters who took the survey just slightly outnumber women at 59 percent. The numbers in this rundown were provided by PayScale's salary survey participants.

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Postal service mail sorters/processors and processing machine operators are responsible for operating machinery to process and sort mail and packages, as well as facilitating the processing time of classified mail envelopes and packages for postal service. They are also tasked with classifying envelopes and packages according to destinations and priority.

Mail sorters/processors should be organized and pay close attention to detail to prevent errors, and they typically work in a sorting office environment with other processors and sorters to complete objectives in a timely manner. These processors handle specialized sorting equipment to separate mail into several bins, and they may use protective gear such as gloves when handling fragile packages and must follow strict safety regulations to prevent accidents when operating machinery. They should be able to stand on their feet for long periods of time and carry heavy objects on a regular basis, and they also use a personal computer to log mail information and record tracking numbers.

These sorters/processors may also analyze packages for suspicious materials, help organize large volumes of mail, and develop strong business relationships with postmasters and and delivery staff to ensure customer satisfaction. They also distribute mail according to type and weight and use processing tools to read printed materials and organized mailing products according to regions. A high school diploma is generally required for this position, and relevant prior experience is highly beneficial. (Copyright 2017 PayScale.com)

Pay by Experience for a Postal Service Mail Sorter / Processor or Processing Machine Operator has a positive trend. An entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorter / Processor or Processing Machine Operator with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $31,000 based on 70 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Postal Service Mail Sorter / Processor or Processing Machine Operator with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $31,000 based on 22 salaries. An experienced Postal Service Mail Sorter / Processor or Processing Machine Operator which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $41,000 based on 25 salaries. A Postal Service Mail Sorter / Processor or Processing Machine Operator with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $52,000 based on 18 salaries.

Pros: Getting up every morning and going to a job with good people. Know my job well and being very good at it. I love my job and I take it very seriously. I love a challenge and accepting new and greater responsibility.

Cons: Sometimes things do not go the way I plan them to. Every company has one person you can not get along with. That I am not a supervisor already.